B1 — Intermediate💼 Work & Money
Fare la parte del leone
To take the lion's share
Literal Translation
"To play the lion's part"
What it means
To take the largest or best portion of profits or resources
Example in context
"Il socio principale ha fatto la parte del leone nella divisione degli utili."
"The main partner took the lion's share of the profit distribution."
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